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The efficient way to use computers in English class

Junshi Kameyama(Kuzumaki S.H.S., Iwate Pref.)

Step 1What are the different ways I can use a computer in the

classroom?

Step 2What are the benefits of computers compared to using the

blackboard and/or handouts?

Step 3What are the various activities or ways that the computer can

be used to address different ways of learning (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)?

Step 4I would like to learn how to create English lesson plans using

the computer in a more efficient manner.Music:

First of May

Sarah Brightman

Not many teachers in Japan use computers in classes.

If you would like to use computers in class after listening and watching my presentations today and tomorrow, my research would be successful.

But even if you would not like to, I would like you to some day.This design template is from http://office.microsoft.com/ja-jp/templates/TC010721251041.aspx?CategoryID=CT011154481041.

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Step 1What are the different ways I can use a computer in the classroom?

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Learning Support Main Tool

word processors to write up and present their work

Word

using a spreadsheet to enter their data collected as part of an investigation, creating charts, and interpreting the results

Excel

using a database to enter data collected as part of an investigation, interrogating the database by searching and sorting, in order to answer questions to help solve problems which form part of the investigation

Excel

Access

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Learning Support Main Tool

using hypermedia to write up, lay out and present their work for publication on the Internet

Word

PowerPoint

Internet

using the Internet and CD-ROMs to help with research during an investigation.

Internet

CD-ROM

http://ecs.lewisham.gov.uk/talent/pricor/module1.html

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Step 2What are the benefits of

computers compared to using the blackboard and/or

handouts?

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Activity Main Tool

use a wide range of strategies to explore contrasts, comparisons and connections dynamically

Word

annotate text in innovative ways Word, Excel

enrich or broaden the context of literary study

Word

see texts in alternative versions Word

Internet

use a wide range of analytical and critical techniques

Word

Excel

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Activity Main Tool

sort and process text and data quickly and efficiently

Excel

order and arrange text and data experimentally, using combinations of word, image, sound and hypertext

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

save, record, edit and adapt their work quickly and efficiently

Any software

retain evidence of the editing process so that it can be examined

Any software

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evidence of the editing process

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Activity Main Tool

change the organisational structure and qualities of texts to suit different audiences and purposes

Word

compose multi-authored texts Word

select from a wider range of audiences, throughout the world

Internet

email

exercise choice of medium and design while composing

http://www.ncaction.org.uk/subjects/english/ict-lrn.htm

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What is Mind Map?

Mind Mapping is an important technique that improves the way you take notes, and supports and enhances your creative problem solving. By using Mind Maps, you can quickly identify and…………………….........

http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newISS_01.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map#searchInput

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The download site of free Mind Map software (FeeMind) is http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page#Download_and_install

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Step 3What are the various activities or ways that the computer can be

used to address different ways of learning (Listening, Speaking,

Reading and Writing)?

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1. Exploring and investigating

Pupils explore and investigate information, ideas, language structure and usage in English.

2. Responding and interpreting

In English, pupils respond to and interpret literary and non-literary texts in spoken and written language and so develop and demonstrate their understanding and appreciation.

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3. Reflecting and evaluating

In English, pupils reflect upon and evaluate both their own and others' language use, spoken and written, to refine their own practice and learn from others.

4. Composing and transforming

In English, pupils use language creatively, in speech and writing, to express their ideas, thought and feelings. They use and adapt material for different audiences and purposes.

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5. Presenting and performing

In English, pupils present and perform in speech and writing to a range of audiences, as part of the learning process and to demonstrate the outcomes of their learning.

6. Communicating and collaborating

In English, pupils communicate and collaborate with many audiences and communities in and beyond the class room, as part of both the process and the product of their work.

http://curriculum.becta.org.uk/docserver.php?docid=4695

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Step 4I would like to learn how to

create English lesson plans using the computer in a more efficient

manner.

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Activity Correction and comparison of writing

Skill or Domain

Writing

Procedure 1. Students send their writings to teachers by email.2. Teachers correct their writings and feed back to each student by email.3. In the next class, teachers show good students’ writings on the screen. If necessary, teachers can print out and pass them out.

Tool email, Word

Teaching Plan 1

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Activity Comparison of summaries

Skill or Domain

Reading, Writing

Procedure 1. Groups or pairs of students send their summaries of the text to teachers by email.2. In the next class, teachers show their summaries on the screen, and give some comments to each group or pair. If necessary, teachers can print out and pass them out.

Tool email, Word

Teaching Plan 2

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Activity Network of Vocabulary

Skill or Domain

Vocabulary

Procedure 1. Teachers show one key category word of the lesson in the center of the FreeMind.2. Students think words associated with the key word.3. Each student enters one word he/she thought on the FreeMind.4. When the Mind Map has completed, teachers will print out and pass it out next time.

Tool FreeMind

Teaching Plan 3

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SAMPLE of MIND MAP

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Activity Sharing of ideas

Skill or Domain

Writing

Procedure 1. Teachers show a topic of writing and questions

about the topic.

2. Each group of the students answers the

questions by their imaginations.

3. Teachers consolidate their ideas by Mind Maps.

4. Students share their ideas and write their own

stories.

Tool FreeMind

Teaching Plan 4

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SAMPLE of MIND MAPStudents’ ideas

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Activity Writing an essay or memories and presentation (e.g. school trip)

Skill or Domain

Writing, Speaking

Procedure 1. Teachers show one key category word of the essay or memories to have students write in the center of the FreeMind.2. Students think words associated with the key word.3. Each student enters one word he/she thought on the FreeMind.4. When the mind map has completed, students write their essays or memories by Word or PowerPoint.5. Next time, students present their works in class.

Tool FreeMind, Word, PowerPoint

Teaching Plan 5

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PowerPoint In this research, I was interested in using PowerPoint

efficiently, because I had used it several times in my classes. In fact, it usually takes time to create files of PowerPoint presentations, but once the files have been created, they can be reused many times or shared with other teachers. Therefore, it is not very suitable to use PowerPoint in the classes based on course books. PowerPoint is suitable for practices and drills of grammar or vocabulary, etc. Of course, teachers can practice or drill without PowerPoint, but it can provide students with audiovisual practices or drills, which will enhance students’ motivations. If you want to see some samples of PowerPoint, please access http://iteslj.org/Techniques/Fisher-PowerPoint.html.

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Sample of PowerPoint

Irregular Verbs

Junshi Kameyama

(Kuzumaki S.H.S., Iwate Pref.)

• When you go to the next slide, push ↓ or ENTER. (Click doesn’t work.)

• On each stage, if you click numbers, answers appear.

• When you try again each stage, push ↑ , and then push ↓or ENTER.

• When you finish this drill, click ESCAPE.

ESCAPE

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Would you like to use computers in your class?

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Thank you for your kind attention.

Happy